Speaking at the event, Governor Mimiko appreciated the industry for engaging over a million Nigerian directly or indirectly. Our correspondent who witnessed the event said it was indeed a gathering of seasoned Actors, Politicians, Royal Fathers, Technocrats and Business moguls. The BON Awards is an annual event which recognises outstanding achievements in the Nigerian film industry.
Former president Goodluck Jonathan, Godswill Akpabio, Tade Ogidan and Patience Ozokwor were honoured in a special recognition categories, in acknowledgement of their various contributions to the movie industry. Adekunle Gold and comedian Omo Baba spiced up the event.
Find full list of winners from the awards ceremony below:
Best actor (English) – Sadiq Daba
Best actress (English) – Nse Ikpe Etim
Best director – Lancelot Imasuen
Best comedy movie – Diary of the triplets
Best movie – Invasion 1897
Best kiss – Seun Akindele and Roseanne Marcel
Best use of indigenous language – Stigma
Best production design – October 1
Best Sound Track – Invasion 1897
Best cinematography – Dry
Best special effect – Hijack
Best screen play – Dry
Best costume – October 1
Movie with the best use of Nigerian food – Ayo mi
Best child actress – Zubaida Ibrahim Fagge
Best child actor – Etochi Ejike Asuegbu
Best make-up – Ojuju
Movie with best social message – Dry
Best supporting actress (Hausa)- Nafisat Abdulia
Best supporting actor (Hausa) – Yakub Muhammed
Best supporting actor (Igbo) – Ebube Nwagbo
Best supporting actor (Igbo) – Osiji Spider
Best supporting actor (English) – Kalu Ikeagwu.
Best supporting actress (English) – Omowunmi Dada
Best TV Series – Tales of eve
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